Enduro is back! Less than 24 hours after we heard about the end of World Cup enduro racing, Crankworx announced its intention to host a new global enduro race series.
Yesterday, the UCI and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the official pause of World Cup enduro racing. Other than World Championships later in 2027, enduro racing will no longer be a regular staple on the world’s largest stage.
In a post on its Instagram page, Crankworx rushed to announce a new race series: “Enduro is alive and well 😏 We’re hyped to announce our plans to launch a brand new global race series next year with a calendar for all Enduro Athletes.”
The legendary brand already hosts the Crankworx World Tour — gravity racing and slopestyle events taking place in iconic venues across the globe. Now, they look to add enduro racing to the portfolio.
Crankworx shared a bit more information about adding an enduro series on its website: “Returning to its roots, the global series is to bring Enduro back to its core: Fun, adventure, participation for all and discovering the best trails in the world. The essence of Enduro is engrained Crankworx DNA is all about: access to all, community, and showcasing the world’s best bike destinations. [sic]”
With the announcement made just a few hours ago, Crankworx doesn’t have venues lined up yet. However, they are promising that the “iconic Canadian Open Enduro will be on the calendar.” Founded in 2009, the venue for that race is, of course, Whistler, where Crankworx established its roots.
Crankworx says to look out for more details and a race calendar soon. However, they also ask for “destinations interested in getting involved” to reach out. So, if you were putting the enduro race calendar together, which destinations would you like to see this new race series head to? Let us know in the comments!
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